Jules et Jim

Its certainly a fascinating film. Although I did not hugely enjoy watching it, it has stayed with me. I have thought back on these characters and their motivations and have replayed some of the scenes in my mind many times. I did not find Jeanne Moreau's character likable. She seemed to me self centred and not deserving of the love of these two friends, Jules and Jim, whose friendship and lives are ruined because of her. I found it hard to believe that two attractive, sophisticated men would bother with her. Still, there is much to like about Truffaut's famous new wave offering. There is undeniably a lightness about the way the story is told, which still seems fresh after almost fifty years. I can imagine it causing a stir in 1961. Its the perfect parable of the 6os. Starting off full of fun and adventure and ending in tragedy.